The average train between Hanover and Edinburgh takes 14h 31m and the fastest train takes 11h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Hanover and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 2:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Köln Hbf station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
Hanover to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Hanover and Edinburgh is 929.3 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 49m.